{"id":2361,"date":"2026-04-11T18:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/?page_id=2361"},"modified":"2026-04-13T23:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:17:12","slug":"graduate-crime-analysis-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/criminal-justice\/graduate-crime-analysis-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Crime Analysis Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE degree (MCJ)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Build graduate-level skills in crime analysis, crime mapping, research design, and data-informed decision-making through a certificate developed in partnership with Texas Law Enforcement Analyst Network<\/a> (TXLEAN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12 credit hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Four graduate courses focused on data analysis, crime mapping, and research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fully Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designed to be completed in two semesters when started in Fall semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Flexible Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for graduate students and professionals seeking targeted analytical skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fully Embedded <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apply every certificate course to the MCJ\u2014complete up to 40% of your degree (non-thesis).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Crime Analysis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crime analysis turns crime-related data into actionable information for public safety professionals. It helps agencies identify series, patterns, trends, and hot spots and supports more informed operational and strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What You Will Learn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n